VOSESA is a non-profit, non-governmental organisation based in Johannesburg, South Africa. It was set up in 2003 as part of the Global Service Institute (GSI) network¹ to address the need for well-researched, up-to-date information on civic service and volunteering in southern Africa.

VOSESA supports the growth of knowledge about civic service and volunteering in the following southern African countries: Angola, Botswana, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Seychelles, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe.  Visit site

A leading development charity with almost 2,000 skilled professionals currently working in over 40 countries. Volunteers can be aged between 20 and 75 years and must have a formal qualification and some work experience. Regular postings are for two years and volunteers are provided with accommodation and a local level allowance as well as airfares and insurance. Range of jobs is vast and includes small business advisors, teachers, social workers, health professionals, management consultants, marine biologists, accountants and farmers.  Visit site

An organization that uses communication and entertainment strategies to turn youths into more capable, active young members of society, to fully be aware of their potential and use it for the purpose of future generations.  Visit site

WildlifeDirect is set up to transfer donated funds from all around the world, quickly and efficiently, to where they are intended in their entirety - net only of bank fees. To do this it is separately registered as charities in the US, UK and in Kenya, and its commitment to conservationists and donors is total transparency. Online volunteer bloggers are required to help out.  Visit site

WWISA is a community-focused organisation that aims to harness the energies of the international volunteer movement to support the development of independent and sustainable projects that respond to the identified needs of under-privileged communities, assisting them in the enhancement of existing skills and the acquisition of new expertise to sustain and further such projects, thereby promoting the development of fully fledged, well-informed, productive citizens in democratic South Africa.  Visit site

The WCV is a non-profit organization registered in the state of NY. Winant Volunteers are American citizens of all ages (over 18), who since 1948 have traveled to the UK as a group, exporting their enthusiasm and energy to English grass roots community service programs.  Visit site

Workaway.info is a site set up to promote fair work exchange between budget travellers, language learners or culture seekers and families, individuals or organizations who are looking for help with a range of varied and interesting activities.  Visit site

Working For Children (WFC) is a local non-governmental organization assisting vulnerable children, orphans, their families, and the rural schools in the Siem Reap Province in Cambodia. WFC looks for volunteers to help in a number of areas: teaching English, coaching sports teams, decoration, labor & building work.  Visit site

EUROPARC Federation, the umbrella organization of Europe's protected areas, places young professional interns to work in a variety national and nature parks, biosphere reserves and other protected areas.  Visit site

World Corps Kenya is a nonprofit, non-governmental organization,  concerned about poverty, particularly the lack of access to energy, information and economic opportunities in rural areas of developing countries.  Visit site